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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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